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Dublin man jailed for life for 2012 murder of John Wilson

Date
2015-05-20

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

A Dublin man, Keith O'Neill, aged 40, was sentenced to life imprisonment after a jury found him guilty of murdering 35‑year‑old John Wilson on 28 September 2012. Wilson was shot twice in the hallway of his Ballyfermot home, once in the left arm and once in the chest, the latter causing fatal internal injuries. O'Neill pleaded not guilty. The trial lasted two weeks and included testimony from Wilson's daughter, CCTV footage, and forensic evidence such as gunshot residue on jeans and a recovered Ruger 100 revolver. The jury deliberated for 3 hours 39 minutes over two days before reaching a unanimous verdict. Judge Tony Hunt imposed a mandatory life sentence, expressing sympathy to Wilson's family. The case was prosecuted by Conor Devally SC. The trial concluded with O'Neill's conviction and sentencing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man jailed for life for 2012 murder of John Wilson. Charges or matters: murdering John Wilson (35) on September 28th, 2012 at his home on Cloverhill Road, Ballyfermot Dublin 10. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

September 28th, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
September 28th Hearing Or Sentence
September 28th 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
2015-05-20 Publication

Why: I feel a little bit sad and a little happy because my dad is away from the bad boys now". CNI source report

Case subjects

Keith O'Neill

Defendant

Charges: murdering John Wilson (35) on September 28th, 2012 at his home on Cloverhill Road, Ballyfermot Dublin 10 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: I am not going to speculate as to what the background of this case is," he said. "I will proceed to pass the mandatory life sentence and express sincere sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Mr Wilson and in particular his daughter."